MoD - Investors in People

MoD - Investors in People

LONDON. June 17, 2008/3mnewswire.org/ -- The Ministry of Defence has become the largest organisation ever to be recognised as meeting the Investors in People (IiP) Standard.

The IiP assessors singled out a number of excellent examples of good practice including a sound approach to flexible working, giving staff freedom to work autonomously and identifying talent and encouraging development.

Permanent Under Secretary for the MOD, Bill Jeffrey, said:

"IiP recognition across the whole department is a fantastic achievement, particularly as it has been attained against a backdrop of change programmes and intense operational demands. The IiP process is, in effect, an audit of what we are doing to improve our management of people, and - although there is much still to do - recognition confirms that we are on the right track. The MOD recognises the importance of training and developing staff and is working hard to be an even better employer."

Simon Jones, Chief Executive, Investors in People UK, said:

"Employees are central to the success of any organisation and there's a clear relationship between the way a workforce is managed, motivated and supported and its performance in support of organisational goals. The MOD recognises this link and we are delighted that Investors in People has played such an important role in helping the Department develop and implement comprehensive people management practices. Congratulations to the MOD which is now the largest employer to be Investors in People recognised."

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